1 Florin - Victoria 2nd portrait

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1887-1892
Value 1 Florin (0.1)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 11.31 g
Diameter 29.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 30 June 1993
Number
N#
13214
References KM# 762,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 3925
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned and veiled bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God

Engraver: Joseph Edgar Boehm

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields of England, Scotland and Ireland, sceptres with national flower emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRITT: REG: 18 87 FID: DEF:

Translation: Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 4/11 troy ounce (174.5 grains).

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1887  Photo 1 233 378 $ 13 $ 22 $ 26 $ 48 $ 160 58%
1887  Photo 1 084 $ 1400 2% Proof
1888  Photo 1 541 500 $ 9.60 $ 13 15%
1889  Photo 2 973 500 $ 9.50 $ 13 $ 16 26%
1890  1 684 700 $ 18 $ 18 16%
1891  836 400 $ 16 $ 17 8%
1892  283 400 $ 25 $ 34 5%
1892  0.4% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232341
Lot 62300
Internet Archive
5 Oct 2023 1887 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232318
Lot 61549
Internet Archive
27 Apr 2023 1887 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 124.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Katz
Auction 80
Lot 327
Internet Archive
5 Apr 2023 1887 UNC USD 60.47
(EUR 56.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232309
Lot 61376
Internet Archive
23 Feb 2023 1887 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 252.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232301
Lot 61539
Internet Archive
29 Dec 2022 1887 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 159.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232252
Lot 65644
Internet Archive
22 Dec 2022 1887 UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Cleaned))
USD 121.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232249
Lot 62520
Internet Archive
1 Dec 2022 1887 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232246
Lot 63506
Internet Archive
10 Nov 2022 1887 UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232241
Lot 62467
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2022 1887 UNC
(PCGS MS65+)
USD 552.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232140
Lot 61485
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2021 1887 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 219.60
(incl. buyer's premium)
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